Chess Program | Strategic Kids

Chess

Where strategy comes to life and confidence grows—move after move.

Why Choose Chess with Strategic Kids?

Chess is part of our DNA. It was the very first program we ever taught, and it remains one of our most loved and trusted offerings. Our curriculum is designed by experienced instructors who understand both the game and the developmental needs of young learners.

In every class, our coaches use chess as a playful tool to teach real-world skills like:

Critical thinking – anticipating outcomes, evaluating choices

Focus + patience – taking time to consider the best move

Resilience – learning to bounce back after setbacks

Positive sportsmanship – celebrating wins and handling losses with grace

Strategic planning – building strategies step-by-step

Our chess program teaches children a ton—without ever feeling like they’re in a traditional lesson.

What Students Learn

Students grow with our chess curriculum, building skills week after week.

Beginner Level

Beginner students start by learning the fundamentals—how the board works, how each piece moves, and simple check and checkmate patterns. As they build confidence, they explore safe openings and basic strategies, eventually playing full games independently.

Intermediate Level

Students dive deeper into strategy, exploring opening principles, common tactical patterns like forks and pins, and how to coordinate pieces more effectively. They begin planning ahead, recognizing threats, and developing stronger mid-game skills that help them navigate more complex positions.

Advanced Level

This level is for refining play through endgame techniques, advanced tactics, and positional decision-making. Students learn to think several moves ahead, manage time and pressure, and apply strategic concepts with greater consistency, preparing them for competitive play and more challenging opponents.

Trusted

by Parents

Loved

by Future Grandmasters

I didn’t expect to be talking about chess at the dinner table, but here we are. My son walks us through his moves like it’s a story.

Amanda L.